REMARKABLY EFFECTIVE IN REDUCING PLAQUE AND CALCULUS

EXCEPTIONAL HALITOSIS CONTROL

When given daily, OraVet Dental Hygiene Chews reduced halitosis in dogs by an average of 53% compared with dogs receiving a dry diet alone at Day 56 (P>.01), while dogs given a dry diet alone had a 31% increase in halitosis from baseline4

In a clinical study, dogs underwent a dental scaling and polishing 7 days prior to the start of the study. On Day 0, plaque, calculus, and halitosis were evaluated, after which each dog underwent another dental cleaning and polishing. Dogs were stratified by their baseline plaque scores into 3 groups to receive: 1) Dry diet alone, 2) Dry diet and an uncoated chew, and 3) Dry diet and a delmopinol-coated chew. Outcome measures were evaluated at Days 28 and 56.4

Can OraVet Dental Hygiene Chews be given at home following the in-clinic application of
ORAVET
Barrier Sealant?

Yes, but with 2 important caveats:

Clients should wait 2 weeks after
ORAVET
Barrier Sealant is applied to begin giving their dogs OraVet Dental Hygiene Chews, as the mechanical abrasion of the chews will remove the sealant

OraVet Dental Hygiene Chews should not be administered to cats

Has the effectiveness of OraVet Dental Hygiene Chews following the in-clinic application of
ORAVET
Barrier Sealant been demonstrated?

In a clinical study, the
ORAVET
Barrier Sealant was applied along the top gingival line of all dogs on Day 0 after initial dental prophy. Dogs were stratified, based on baseline plaque scores, to receive: 1) dry diet alone or 2) dry diet followed by OraVet Dental Hygiene Chews once daily for 28 days (study Days 15-42).

On Day 42, dogs treated with the
ORAVET
Barrier Sealant and given OraVet Dental Hygiene Chews showed significant reductions in plaque (11%), calculus (39%), and halitosis (40%), compared with dogs receiving one-time application of the
ORAVET
Barrier Sealant alone (P<.01).7 Note that, while scoring plaque, remnants of dental sealant were discovered in the crevices of the upper 4th premolar of some of the dogs. It appears that the "plaque" being scored actually consisted of a large amount of the dental sealant.

Oral Hygiene Resources For Your Clinic

Merial has developed resources and materials to support your practice, sharpen the knowledge of your staff, and educate your clients. Feel free to download and share any materials found here.

Client resources

Dog Owner Brochure

Helps educate your clients about how OraVet Dental Hygiene Chews work and how the chews can help reduce their dog's plaque, calculus, and halitosis, and how the chews can extend the benefit of cleanings you perform in your clinic. Download the brochure or contact your Merial representative to receive copies for your clinic.

Dog Owner Tearpad

Helps educate your clients about how OraVet Dental Hygiene Chews work and how the chews can help reduce their dog's plaque, calculus, and halitosis. Download the tearpad or contact your Merial representative to receive copies for your clinic.